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Fitness |OT7| #Swelfies, Trap Lords, and Quadzilla
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Props for this, I may give this a try. I wonder if I can find a way to tie a resistance band to it and my neck though.
What machine is he using?
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Video description says lat pulldown. I'm totally going to try then when I'm next in the gym.
Cool, thanks.
Although I'm gonna hold off a little bit. I should probably not OHP when my grip is shot from deadlifts.
Brolic Gaoler
formerly Alienshogun
I pulled 600 last September then moved to this new setup. I'm just now about to hit 600+ again but I feel much much stronger with this setup. It takes a while to get down, but it's worth it. You just have to let he ego go and drop the weight down to relearn it.
Shit I've been saying over and over!
I'm clearly in 12% range at the moment. Amazing what a strict week will do. Probably stop somewhere between 10 and 11. That's the sweet spot for me personally.
Through trial and air I've come up with the perfect stress free long cut. It involves rotating calorie deficit days with maintenance days and a few overage days too. I'm sure there is some a similar more standardized program already out there but damn, it works!
Through trial and air I've come up with the perfect stress free long cut. It involves rotating calorie deficit days with maintenance days and a few overage days too. I'm sure there is some a similar more standardized program already out there but damn, it works!
CherryWoodFuton
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Holy crap gonna try this next time
rokkerkory
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I'm about one, maybe two weeks out. Will do. When I get that low my arms look big for my frame. People start telling me how big I have gotten when in reality I've lost 5 pounds.
It has been 13 days since I had a cheat meal. Honestly, the longest I have ever gone. Hitting the gym for amrs and then getting a burger tonight with the woman.
yummmmmmm
This is what I had today
Bulgogi tacos
FallingEdge
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I don't wanna burst your bubble but I don't really think you are anywhere near 17% BF. This is what a person looks around 17-18 BF% Pic 1, Pic 2. That's not me btw but I found it in here.. I suggest you post a picture there and see what the real number is. People in that thread/forum are usually pretty good at estimating these things. Better than some handheld BIA machine at least..
No matter what the real number is, keep it up. You'll get there
I am a social drinker as well. I would say I drink couple drinks perhaps twice a year or so. I haven't never tried anything else and I don't see any reason why I would even try them.
I also heartily agree that it would be a total waste of a perfectly fine cut if you wouldn't end up shirtless... I actually think you could drink a bit more often.
Trust me, it is nicer not to have anything wrong with you. You have no need to have life long medication or run to blood testes once in a while to check that everything is ok.I've gotten it checked out before in the hopes that I had something wrong with me lol. Like even my mom was like "it ain't right!"
But no. I will fight against food my whole life
On that note I actually had the results of my blood testes that I took on Tuesday and everything was absolutely awesome. Better than ever to be honest. The only thing that my doctor mentioned that was a bit odd was my hemoglobin which is 162 g/l which was ridiculously high for a female. That shouldn't matter at all though. I am just thinking that can loads of sports and work out affect that or why on earth it has sky-rocketed lately...
Ashodin, you are definitely around 26-27% bf.I don't wanna burst your bubble but I don't really think you are anywhere near 17% BF. This is what a person looks around 17-18 BF% Pic 1, Pic 2. That's not me btw but I found it in here.. I suggest you post a picture there and see what the real number is. People in that thread/forum are usually pretty good at estimating these things. Better than some handheld BIA machine at least..
No matter what the real number is, keep it up. You'll get there
I don't think that high but pretty close. I'd say around 23-24%. He's not quite in the fat range but he's definitely more than skinny fat and there's definitely a lack of muscle mass. If the 17% was measured by calipers it could explain why he was getting that number. In the hands of someone who knows how to use them they're pretty accurate, but they generally have a high degree of error. When I had a lot less mass two summers ago I was probably at 18-19% and got measured by two different people with calipers and one told me 8.5% and another told me 13% lol
Bioelectrical impedance analysis confirmed worthless, my super fancy stupid scale says as of this moment I am at 15.6%. Calipers at an inch above the iliac crest site calculated in the appropriate age bracket puts me at 10.6%.
Basically it's a pointless thing to constantly monitor or worry about anyways, and you can only legitimately know how it "feels" at a certain point once you've been there.
Lift heavy weights and eat a clean diet and you're already on the right track.
Quadzilla is still my hero!!! *swoon*
Basically it's a pointless thing to constantly monitor or worry about anyways, and you can only legitimately know how it "feels" at a certain point once you've been there.
Lift heavy weights and eat a clean diet and you're already on the right track.
Quadzilla is still my hero!!! *swoon*
Rubbish King
The gift that keeps on giving
oh hey, a new thread
hello my pretties
hello my pretties
Oh man we used BIA machines for our lifetime fitness class first semester and those things are junk. I did the test twice on the same machine, rang up 14.6% first time and 17.8% second time. BMI rang up at 27 then 29.5 lol.
I have been going to the gym for a little over a year now. The last couple of months I have been going five times per week, four hours of cardio to trim fat and one hour of muscle training, which is of course spread over the week. I have been maxing some machines like the leg press, I can do 150 KG with both legs and 100 KG with one leg. Every part of my body is getting quite thin and muscled, except my tummy which is bad because it is like the one thing where I need it. I have a bad back, so those are the two areas where I need to improve the most. Last thursday was funny though, some woman who I don't remember ever seeing there came up to me and congratulated me on losing weight.
I'm confused, are you saying you weight train for an hour each week?
Also, getting good at/maxing machines does little else other than make you better at doing that exact movement on that particular machine. I would rethink your strategy here and focus on working your body as a unit instead of focusing on machine movements.
Good work, man. Now that you've got the basics down with a structured schedule, I'd recommend starting up a weightlifting program so you can maximize your time in the gym and reach your goals with greater efficiency.
CherryWoodFuton
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New thread...new bathroom selfie!!!
Progress is slow (fuck you diet) but I'm happy so far. For the record I'm 6'1 and 202 lbs. I'm also guessing that my BF% is in the low 20/high teens (and that's being generous). Hopefully in a year or two my arms will balloon to respectable size and my abs will be chiseled
Progress is slow (fuck you diet) but I'm happy so far. For the record I'm 6'1 and 202 lbs. I'm also guessing that my BF% is in the low 20/high teens (and that's being generous). Hopefully in a year or two my arms will balloon to respectable size and my abs will be chiseled
Started following Stevie P on Instagram.
I remember seeing this girl behind the counter the one time I was at Iron Sport
http://instagram.com/p/jSAcv-LVF6/
That's a 253lb squat for 2. Jesus.
Here's a bonus picture of her
http://instagram.com/p/a3dhNpLVDS/
And Steve is an absolute monster
http://instagram.com/p/bGQyEnrVPc/
I remember seeing this girl behind the counter the one time I was at Iron Sport
http://instagram.com/p/jSAcv-LVF6/
That's a 253lb squat for 2. Jesus.
Here's a bonus picture of her
http://instagram.com/p/a3dhNpLVDS/
And Steve is an absolute monster
http://instagram.com/p/bGQyEnrVPc/
Holy hell I want dat ass.
One thing I notice is you're using lots of volume-based measurements (cups), which can be inaccurate for anything that isn't liquid. You're better off with a kitchen scale if you need to keep close tabs on your calorie count.
As a quick example, I was measuring out some cereal just now. The cereal, Vanilla Almond Special K, says 1 serving = 3/4 cup = 30g = 110 calories. So you'd expect 2 servings to be 1.5 cups, but 60g looks more like 1.25 cups.
If I use the measuring cup to get to what looks like 1.5 cups, it weighs 74g. So essentially I would have given myself an extra half serving, or about 50 extra unaccounted-for calories if I had used a volume measurement.
Looking at your food diary, I see lots of items where a volume measurement might cause undercounting. Nuts, dips, meats, berries, and even cottage cheese, are all solid foods that are best measured by weight. Some, like the berries, aren't too calorically dense, so measurement errors won't hurt you too much. But errors with nuts and meats can add up in a hurry, like they did with the cereal I showed.
Just a tip that might help you if you're frustrated with progress.
We all do. In some capacity.
I need to say that that is a good point if you are stugling with your weight loss.One thing I notice is you're using lots of volume-based measurements (cups), which can be inaccurate for anything that isn't liquid. You're better off with a kitchen scale if you need to keep close tabs on your calorie count.
As a quick example, I was measuring out some cereal just now. The cereal, Vanilla Almond Special K, says 1 serving = 3/4 cup = 30g = 110 calories. So you'd expect 2 servings to be 1.5 cups, but 60g looks more like 1.25 cups.
If I use the measuring cup to get to what looks like 1.5 cups, it weighs 74g. So essentially I would have given myself an extra half serving, or about 50 extra unaccounted-for calories if I had used a volume measurement.
Looking at your food diary, I see lots of items where a volume measurement might cause undercounting. Nuts, dips, meats, berries, and even cottage cheese, are all solid foods that are best measured by weight. Some, like the berries, aren't too calorically dense, so measurement errors won't hurt you too much. But errors with nuts and meats can add up in a hurry, like they did with the cereal I showed.
Just a tip that might help you if you're frustrated with progress.
Then again I have managed to lost over 15 pounds without counting my calories so that certainly isn't for everyone. Quite naturally if you feel you are getting no results even how hard you try I would recommend at least one day checking how much you are actually eating with a scale. I am myself thinking should I check my daily calory intake with scaling everything for just one day, since I eat the same things generally every day. I would mainly want to know that am I getting enough protein and good fats. My overall cholesterol level is 3,2 mmol/L which is quite low so there is certainly room for more. I eat hemp oil and nuts every day, but I don't know are those enough for me.
I wouldn't mind it either...Arrowgigantic
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Definitely, there's more than one approach, and results and preferences will vary for each person. But since Leeness seems to be using calorie counting, we might as well help her make the method as robust as possible.
That's essentially why I track too. I want sufficient protein, and a general idea of how much I'm eating. Currently, I'm not really trying to change my weight. I need to think about where I want to go in the near future.
The other thing about weight vs volumetric measure is all high end chefs use the former and it is particularly clutch in baking applications. A cup of "packed" brown sugar can vary so much depending on who is doing the packing! So that's another good reason to get used to busting out the scale every time you're doing something in the kitchen, aside from the fact that they can be scooped up for $20. Lift like a pro, weigh and cook like a pro! Fake it till you make it!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EfYImo4uzw8&feature=youtube_gdata_player
Mike tuscherer is a fucking monster
Mike tuscherer is a fucking monster
ohhthegore
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FallingEdge
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Speaking of Tnstagrams, here is one of my guys I follow. Such a beast <3 - http://instagram.com/timbahwolffff
Zoe
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Damn, it got hot fast around here. I'm really doubting whether I'll be able to acclimate. I was able to power through the intense sun and the heat for the previous two runs, but today's run had awful humidity despite being better on the other fronts. It crippled my breathing from the start so I ended up having to walk one of my half mile segments.
Ugh.
Ugh.
velociraptor
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This is a very stupid question but one that must be asked either way. I've been swamped with my studies and have a very important exam on Friday. As a result I haven't worked out for 2 weeks and probably won't for another week. Will I lose my gains?
You will be slightly weaker but should regain your numbers in a few weeks.
Yes, which should be more than enough considering weight loss is my primary objective and moving a bit my second.
I'm staying away from weightlifting for a long time. As I said, bad back. I know weightlifting can be good for the back, but that is for people that are healthy, not for people that just had a lumbago at a way too young age. That is why I need to dump my tummy first which has the added advantage of lower blood pressure. I'm also quite clumsy which is why I prefer smaller weights and machines over weightlifting, smaller chance of funny consequences.
what kind/color did you get?
I know it's better. I didn't mean it like that, but it was like...it was super frustrating when nothing worked and it was like "WHAT IS WRONG WITH ME" and apparently nothing and it was like...I'm just meant to be fat I guess. :/ I kind of wanted a "well this is why" answer. But I know it's better to just be healthy.
I'm glad your blood work is going well
One thing I notice is you're using lots of volume-based measurements (cups), which can be inaccurate for anything that isn't liquid. You're better off with a kitchen scale if you need to keep close tabs on your calorie count.
As a quick example, I was measuring out some cereal just now. The cereal, Vanilla Almond Special K, says 1 serving = 3/4 cup = 30g = 110 calories. So you'd expect 2 servings to be 1.5 cups, but 60g looks more like 1.25 cups.
If I use the measuring cup to get to what looks like 1.5 cups, it weighs 74g. So essentially I would have given myself an extra half serving, or about 50 extra unaccounted-for calories if I had used a volume measurement.
Looking at your food diary, I see lots of items where a volume measurement might cause undercounting. Nuts, dips, meats, berries, and even cottage cheese, are all solid foods that are best measured by weight. Some, like the berries, aren't too calorically dense, so measurement errors won't hurt you too much. But errors with nuts and meats can add up in a hurry, like they did with the cereal I showed.
Just a tip that might help you if you're frustrated with progress.
Huh. I'm going to start using my little kitchen scale more then. The cups are just the default setting in MFP but I will look more into it and look at grams and such instead.
Thank you!
On another note, one of my calves like...seized up in the middle of the night
no work out today except maybe some stretching and yoga.Arrowgigantic
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On another note, one of my calves like...seized up in the middle of the night
Drink more water and make sure your diet has enough magnesium and potassium.
I drink a lot of water (85-100oz) but looking at magnesium and potassium, probably not enough of that. I will do so
Zoe
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On another note, one of my calves like...seized up in the middle of the night
<insert Lebron joke>
I just do upright rows with a 45lb plate
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